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From our famous Cincinnati-style chili and French pot ice cream to hot new restaurants featuring gourmet takes on comfort-food favorites and fine dining for a romantic night for two, Cincinnati USA is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of "six small cities with big food scenes" due to the amazing revitalization of our restaurant scene, which offers plenty of dining options for every palate.

Ollie's Trolley serves up good old-fashioned Southern soul food from a vintage trolley car parked on Central Avenue in the West End. The Trolley itself is hard to miss--it... Read more

Ollie's Trolley serves up good old-fashioned Southern soul food from a vintage trolley car parked on Central Avenue in the West End. The Trolley itself is hard to miss--it's adorned with photos of African-American leaders and a picture of the owner, Marvin Smith, with Barack and Michelle Obama (for whom he has catered numerous... Read More

They specialize in seafood entrees but have a wide-ranging menu that appeals to every kind of taste bud. Seafood lovers should check out the Oyster Festival in the spring... Read more

They specialize in seafood entrees but have a wide-ranging menu that appeals to every kind of taste bud. Seafood lovers should check out the Oyster Festival in the spring and its Crab Carnival in the fall. Washington Platform has happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily and a saloon-type bar in the front of the restaurant.

Cozy sports-bar atmosphere that seems right out of a newspaper sports page.For breakfast you can enjoy an omelette, pancakes or goetta. Or you can have a burger, double-... Read more

Cozy sports-bar atmosphere that seems right out of a newspaper sports page.For breakfast you can enjoy an omelette, pancakes or goetta. Or you can have a burger, double-decker, or chicken fingers for a quick bite, or partake of their many dinners featuring grilled chicken, chopped steak, or fish. They also have a nice shrimp... Read More

Taste of Belgium, known for its waffles, has opened up a new Belgian bistro. The Vine Street cafe serves sweet and savory crepes, salads, baguette sandwiches, and Belgian-... Read more

Taste of Belgium, known for its waffles, has opened up a new Belgian bistro. The Vine Street cafe serves sweet and savory crepes, salads, baguette sandwiches, and Belgian-style entrees. And of course waffles, in the dessert and entree sections of the menu, as well as pastries and espresso drinks. The bistro now offers dinner as... Read More

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More

Cajun food prepared quick and fresh for the downtown crowd on the go, J. Gumbo's is N'awlins style cuisine on the cheap without lacking quality. With the exception of the... Read more

Cajun food prepared quick and fresh for the downtown crowd on the go, J. Gumbo's is N'awlins style cuisine on the cheap without lacking quality. With the exception of the vegetarian-friendly bumblebee stew, J. Gumbo's calling card is its selection of meat and rice bowl dishes, such as the Voodoo chicken featuring slow-cooked... Read More

Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here... Read more

Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More

Chicago Gyros and Dogs provides you the opportunity to experience the taste of Greek food at its best. On the extensive menu you will find delicious gyro (pronounced... Read more

Chicago Gyros and Dogs provides you the opportunity to experience the taste of Greek food at its best. On the extensive menu you will find delicious gyro (pronounced "year-os") sandwiches and Chicago style hot dogs.

The neighborhood can be a little rough, but the homemade biscuits, delicious fried chicken and old-school Southern sides (beans, mac and cheese, corn bread) draw fans from... Read more

The neighborhood can be a little rough, but the homemade biscuits, delicious fried chicken and old-school Southern sides (beans, mac and cheese, corn bread) draw fans from all over. Fish sandwiches and dinners can be perch, tilapia, cod, whitefish and/or shrimp depending on what's fresh. The Wolper and Linn locations are carry... Read More

Having a rough day at your downtown job? Make it Snappy with a trip to the Snappy Tomato lunch buffet on Walnut. Start it off with a salad, dive into some pizza or pasta... Read more

Having a rough day at your downtown job? Make it Snappy with a trip to the Snappy Tomato lunch buffet on Walnut. Start it off with a salad, dive into some pizza or pasta and make a round for the dessert pizzas and other tasty treats that the buffet offers. If you're still too busy to leave the office, call in your order for...... Read More

Lucy Blue's is the place to go when you need a late night meal or post-bar snack. Open until 3 a.m., Lucy Blue has been consistently ranked as one of the top late... Read more

Lucy Blue's is the place to go when you need a late night meal or post-bar snack. Open until 3 a.m., Lucy Blue has been consistently ranked as one of the top late night dining places in the tri-state area. You can get their delicious pizza with a wide variety of toppings ranging from your standard cheese to Greek-style. Choose... Read More

Not every breakfast diner is big on "healthy eating," but First Watch is an exception. The breakfast/brunch/lunch hotspot features fresh and made-from-scratch items on its... Read more

Not every breakfast diner is big on "healthy eating," but First Watch is an exception. The breakfast/brunch/lunch hotspot features fresh and made-from-scratch items on its menu, including traditional eggs, omelets, pancakes, crepes, French toast and skillet meals. Healthy choices include the Power Wrap (with tomato basil...... Read More

Taste of Belgium, known for its waffles, has opened up a new Belgian bistro. The Banks location serves sweet and savory crepes, salads, baguette sandwiches, and Belgian-... Read more

Taste of Belgium, known for its waffles, has opened up a new Belgian bistro. The Banks location serves sweet and savory crepes, salads, baguette sandwiches, and Belgian-style entrees. And of course waffles, in the dessert and entree sections of the menu, as well as pastries and espresso drinks. The bistro now offers dinner as... Read More

Always on the go? Make a pit stop at Fred & Gari's. The restaurant doesn't have in house seating, but they offer deli-style sandwiches, pizzas and sides for carry out... Read more

Always on the go? Make a pit stop at Fred & Gari's. The restaurant doesn't have in house seating, but they offer deli-style sandwiches, pizzas and sides for carry out and delivery. Fred & Gari's also specializes in catering parties and corporate events any day or time, holidays included.

Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more

Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More

Einstein Bros Bagels wrote the book on bagels! But we didn't just stop there; Einstein Bros also boasts some of the best coffee... Read more

Einstein Bros Bagels wrote the book on bagels! But we didn't just stop there; Einstein Bros also boasts some of the best coffee & espresso - famously known as our Darn Good Coffee® - deli sandwiches, breakfast egg sandwiches, lunch catering, and delicious baked snacks and sweets. Watching what you eat? Then you came to the... Read More

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More

The newest location of the local pastry shop and deli added self-serve frozen yogurt. Customers can help themselves to six varieties, including low-fat and no-fat, with... Read more

The newest location of the local pastry shop and deli added self-serve frozen yogurt. Customers can help themselves to six varieties, including low-fat and no-fat, with toppings that include fresh fruit. There's also specialty coffees to go with the usual collection of baked goods and sandwiches.

The Bagel Stop is simply a quick place for downtown workers to grab sandwiches, bagels, wraps, soups, salads, soft drinks, juices and other convenience store items to... Read more

The Bagel Stop is simply a quick place for downtown workers to grab sandwiches, bagels, wraps, soups, salads, soft drinks, juices and other convenience store items to sustain them throughout the rest of the workday. This is also a popular morning stop for coffee and to pick up a newspaper.

Lucy Blue's is the place to go when you need a late night meal or post-bar snack. This new location is also open until 3 a.m. You can get their delicious pizza with a wide... Read more

Lucy Blue's is the place to go when you need a late night meal or post-bar snack. This new location is also open until 3 a.m. You can get their delicious pizza with a wide variety of toppings ranging from your standard cheese to Greek-style. It is a party-goer's late night paradise.

For those working Downtown, here's a spacious and friendly place to stop for coffee on the way to your job, or a nice spot to grab lunch. Enjoy the Milky Way, a glacial... Read more

For those working Downtown, here's a spacious and friendly place to stop for coffee on the way to your job, or a nice spot to grab lunch. Enjoy the Milky Way, a glacial mocha or an iced americano. (Also, they roast the beans for all three locations right here.)

Tucker's is a classic, family-owned and operated downtown diner that has been in existence for 63 years. The stove is right out front and if you sit at the counter you can... Read more

Tucker's is a classic, family-owned and operated downtown diner that has been in existence for 63 years. The stove is right out front and if you sit at the counter you can see the food being cooked before your eyes. Try the "Big Tucker" burger, made by Joe Tucker himself. No alcohol at this old fashioned eatery, but all of...... Read More

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular. This... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular. This location is for delivery and carry out only.

The Cafe sits across from Fountain Square downtown so you can view the hustle and bustle of the city while eating your meal. The cafe features traditional coffee shop... Read more

The Cafe sits across from Fountain Square downtown so you can view the hustle and bustle of the city while eating your meal. The cafe features traditional coffee shop snacks of pastries and muffins to enjoy with a coffee. The cafe also offers meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu features items, such as soup, salad... Read More

A deli founded in 1901 (on Cincinnati's Central Avenue), Izzy's most popular food item is actually in the restaurant's official name: Izzy's Famous Corned Beef. Izzy's... Read more

A deli founded in 1901 (on Cincinnati's Central Avenue), Izzy's most popular food item is actually in the restaurant's official name: Izzy's Famous Corned Beef. Izzy's specialties include various Reubens (veggie, turkey or corned beef), sandwiches, homemade soups and tasty potato pancakes. Each table has vats of pickles and...... Read More

Casual burger stop by Bobby Flay, located in the Horseshoe Casino. There is an assortment of burgers inspired by Bobby's extensive travels throughout America and his love... Read more

Casual burger stop by Bobby Flay, located in the Horseshoe Casino. There is an assortment of burgers inspired by Bobby's extensive travels throughout America and his love of the grill in a casual and convenient setting.

This place is popular for its daily lunch buffet smack in the middle of downtown. It's a great spot to check out for business lunches, before a show at the nearby Aronoff... Read more

This place is popular for its daily lunch buffet smack in the middle of downtown. It's a great spot to check out for business lunches, before a show at the nearby Aronoff Center or for downtown residents. Back to the buffet: If you're not familiar with Indian food, this is a great way to try it out. Akash prepares meat and...... Read More

You like meat and lots of it? This Brazilian steak house is the place to go. Boi Na Braza is a great spot for a special occasion - reasonably priced for all you can eat... Read more

You like meat and lots of it? This Brazilian steak house is the place to go. Boi Na Braza is a great spot for a special occasion - reasonably priced for all you can eat salad bar and 15 different cuts of meat. The restaurant is known as a churrascaria, featuring Brazilian chefs (also known as "gauchos") who serve your food. A... Read More